Ronstan RF55101 Series 55 Ball Bearing Orbit Block - Single Link Head

Highest working load in its class

Kilogram for kilogram of working load, the Ronstan RF55101 Series 55 Ball Bearing Orbit Block - Single Link Head is among Ronstan's BB and RT Orbit Blocks that are the world's lightest. The unique orbital design allows the bearing to only be in the active areas of the floating sheave. This minimises the mass of the inactive return race and hub. Weight and bulk are further reduced in the different block configurations. The ball bearing single and becket block has a through-sheave becket arrangement. The result? The lowest weight possible.

Ronstan RF55101 Series 55 Ball Bearing Orbit Block - Single Link Head Features:

• Multi-sheave blocks have only single intermediate cheeks and an ultra-light and efficient head arrangement.
  
• The orbital ball-bearing arrangement gives the largest possible bearing race diameter. This maximises load performance.
  
• The proven Ronstan 2-stage bearing system features high compression grade acetal ball bearings and a secondary full-contact bearing. This gives minimum friction across the full working load range
  
• The floating sheave and bearing system is supported by a fibre-reinforced load frame. The design was computer modelled to be stress optimised
  
• The Dyneema Link is produced from FSE Robline SK75 fibre, which is 10 times stronger and lighter than steel, and provides the final connection from the block to the load point
  
• The flexible Dyneema Link provides controlled rotation and 0 degrees or 90 degrees orientation. It connects directly to the head of the block rather than to an intermediate head post. This reduces weight and gives the lowest possible profile while allowing full articulation
  
• Beckets have been carefully designed to minimise height. It is easily fitted and is retained securely by a moulded retainer clip. The flexible link can be left with one end attached to the block when fitting - no more lost shackle pins
  
• The system is compatible with Dyneema Spectra strops, webbing and carbon connection points - much more so than steel loop tops or shackles
  
• Applications:
  
  • Mainsheet systems on dinghies, sportsboats and small keelboats to 9m (30ft)
    
  • Spinnaker sheets on dinghies, sportsboats and small keel boats to 9m (30ft)
    

Ronstan RF55101 Series 55 Ball Bearing Orbit Block - Single Link Head Specifications:

• Sheave diameter: 55 mm
  
• Max. Rope diameter: 10 mm
  
• M.W.L.: 500 kg
  
• B. L.: 1000 kg
  
• Weight: 68 g
  
• Materials:
  
  • Ball Bearings - High compression stregnth carbon black Acetal
    
  • Stage 2 bearing - Carbon fibre reinforced, PTFE impregnated Nylon
    
  • Frame/Cheeks - Toughened, glass fibre reinforced Nylon
    
  • Rope/Link - UV stabilised, multi-strand impregnated SK75 Dyneema